Mental Health First Aid Refresher (Webinar)

MHFA Refresher Courses are available to individuals who have previously completed a Mental Health First Aid training course (face-to-face, blended, or online) and wish to update their knowledge and build on their skills. They are an essential part of maintaining accreditation as an MHFAider in Australia.
 
This 5-hour webinar provides an opportunity to extend accreditation for a further three years.
 
A manual is used during the webinar as a resource to refresh knowledge and complete assessment.

Important information required for the delivery of the manual:
  • Book at least 2 weeks ahead to allow for delivery to the postal address chosen at time of booking.
  • The course price includes postage.
Courses from 6th April 2025 onwards are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

Target Audience:

The course is designed for participants who have been accredited as an MHFAider within the past three years in one of the following courses:

  • Standard MHFA
  • Older Person MHFA
  • Blended/Online Community or Workplace
  • Financial Services, Legal Professionals or Pharmacy MHFA
  • Tertiary

Please note : Individuals are only eligible to attend the MHFA Refresher course if it has been less than 3 years since they last completed their MHFA course. If you're unsure about your eligibility, please contact Mental Health First Aid at mhfa@mhfa.com.au for confirmation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to complete an online assessment to be further issued a Certificate of Accreditation from Mental Health First Aid Australia.
  • Important Notice: If you book and complete a Refresher course beyond 3 years from your initial accreditation, you are only eligible for a Certificate of Attendance.

Learning Methods:

A combination of activities‚ role-play, and interaction with a mental health first aid trainer. There are no formal assessments for this course.

Program Benefits:

  • Learn how to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
  • Develop skills to support a friend, family member or coworker
  • Make a difference to your community
  • Improve your knowledge of mental health, supports and appropriate first aid strategies
  • Improve your confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem
  • Decrease stigmatising attitudes
  • Increase the amount of support available to others around you

Content:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Aggressive behaviours
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Date Time Location Places Cost  
2 December 2025 09:30 am – 02:30 pm Online Course in AEDT 7 $270.00
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